This collaboration between ESSAE and Michigan Society of Association Executives reflects our shared commitment to supporting association professionals through high-quality education and meaningful professional development opportunities.

 

Registration for CAE courses is non-refundable and non-transferable to other registrants. Requests to transfer to a later version of the same CAE course must be received within five (5) days of the start of the course or event. Registrants will be charged $50 for the transfer. The new course must occur within one (1) year.

*It is the responsibility of the registrant to initiate registration for the later course. 

Whether you're ready to take your career to the next level or just looking to check earning the CAE off of your list, you have what it takes to become a Certified Association Executive! The CAE credential is the marker of a committed association professional who has demonstrated the wide range of knowledge essential to manage an association in today’s challenging environment.

 

 

 

With the highest success rate in the nation, MSAE has helped more association professionals become CAEs than any other entity. MSAE offers a process-based approach that incorporates study guides, reading comprehension questions, flashcards, and practice tests. With three different courses, they have an option to fit every level of preparedness. 

ESSAE is proud to partner with Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE) to offer our members exclusive access to this CAE Prep Course at a discounted rate using the code below.

Unique Promo Code is: ESSAE-CAE 

*ESSAE member status will be verified

 

 The American Society of Association Executives updates the CAE Exam Content Outline every five years. The CAE Exam Content Outline was recently updated and may be viewed here. ASAE will be publishing the newest edition of Professional Practices in Association Management later in 2026.